How does divorce harm children?
03 Oct 2009
how do children cope with divorce?
Divorce doesn’t harm children – a lack of security and a lack of a good examples of problem solving harm children.
When divorcing, it is important that the parents demonstrate that they are mature, logical and dedicated partners in parenting and decision-making. They should demonstrate cooperation and respect.
Although divorce is necessarily a time of upheaval, parents should strive to create routines for their children and keep to them. Visitation should be regular and ordinary. Bedtimes should not vary. The child’s freedoms should not vary.
These tips will allow children to keep a firm base under them as they grow and explore their own identity.
And remember, whatever the harm divorce may do to children in the short term, it is dwarfed by the harm that exposure to an unhappy marriage will do to them year after year.
